Thursday 15th May 2025
Speaker: Dr Anita Takwale

1. To review the causes and management of hair loss and hirsuitism including psychological aspects
2.To identify skin diseases that may affect the scalp
2. To be able to assess the severity (skin and nails) and impact of psoriasis on the individual including identification of psoriatic arthritis
3. To review psoriasis-associated co-morbidities (CVD)
4. To discuss primary care available treatments and patient education on use, including plans for review
5. To identify when to refer to secondary care (rheumatology for psoriatic arthritis) and discuss what treatments may be offered.
Dr Anita Takwale
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr Anita Takwale has been a Consultant Dermatologist within Gloucestershire's NHS hospitals since 2008. From 2020-2024, she was the Clinical Lead for the Dermatology department and, from 2019-2023, the President of the British Hair and Nail Society. Alongside her general interest in dermatology, Anita has special expertise in hair and nail disorders and skin cancer surgery.

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